23rd Apr, 2024 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE)
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[M] A FINE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. 'ORONTES', ORIGINALLY BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG FOR THE ORIENT LINE IN 1929
A FINE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. ORONTES, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG FOR THE ORIENT LINE IN 1929
the laminated and carved 80in. hull with brass portholes, boarding companionway and polished brass propellers, planked decks with wood-capped deck rails, detailed wood and metal fittings throughout as appropriate, fitted lifeboats in davits, stayed funnels, rigged masts and other details, mounted on turned brass columns to wooden display base with nameplate, overall dimensions -- 25½ x 88½ x 14in. (65 x 225 x 35.5cm.)
Sold for £7,440
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE BUILDER'S-STYLE MODEL FOR THE R.M.S. ORONTES, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY VICKERS-ARMSTRONG FOR THE ORIENT LINE IN 1929
the laminated and carved 80in. hull with brass portholes, boarding companionway and polished brass propellers, planked decks with wood-capped deck rails, detailed wood and metal fittings throughout as appropriate, fitted lifeboats in davits, stayed funnels, rigged masts and other details, mounted on turned brass columns to wooden display base with nameplate, overall dimensions -- 25½ x 88½ x 14in. (65 x 225 x 35.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (ZEEBRUGGE), 23rd Apr, 2024
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Order of Sale:
Mercantile Sail 1-47
Mercantile Steam 50-113
Naval Sail 115-181
Naval Steam 186-265
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 269-301
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